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Adirondack Mountain Club announces new executive director

By Gwendolyn Craig

Interm director Julia Goren to step down after more than 15 years with the organization

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Navigating change: Adirondack Mountain Club seeks dynamic leader

By Gwendolyn Craig

Interim director Julia Goren leads ADK's charge in summit stewardship, visitor engagement

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Adirondack Mountain Club CEO leaves

By James Odato

Michael Barrett fueled changes, added Cascade Welcome Center

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Trailhead educators ready to advise hikers in High Peaks region of the Adirondacks

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack Mountain Club is expanding its trailhead steward program to Route 73 trailheads.

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A tale of romance from Heart Lake

By Tom French

Adirondak Loj history has its fair share of drama

A sign posted on the Adirondack Mountain Club's Cascade Welcome Center indicates the state Environmental Protection Fund helped pay for the acquisition. Those funds, however, have not been disbursed and may not be, due to disagreement between ADK and the state over a conservation easement.

ADK $500K welcome center grant in limbo

By Gwendolyn Craig

ADK is no longer sure it will accept a $500,000 grant after the state's terms grew to more than the club had bargained for when it applied.

Part of the Moriah Shock complex in Mineville.

What’s next for former Moriah prison?

By Tim Rowland

Leaders advocate for reuse of Moriah Shock buildings

Advice for early winter hiking

By Mike Lynch

A licensed guide and 46er, Mary Glynn is aware of how important it is to be prepared for early winter hiking trips.

Charlotte Staats, ADK Trails Manager, introduces a more hiker-friendly reboot of Mt. Jo’s Long Trail.

ADK makes progress with Mount Jo trail refresh

By Tim Rowland

New route is more gradual; seen as model for future trail work

Stewards see bump in hikers during 2022, but not as many as years past

By Mike Lynch

Visits don’t match 'fever pitch' of a few years ago

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